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The Independent UK
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Lydia Patrick

Holly Willoughby: Security guard appears in court over alleged kidnap plot

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Alison Hammond and Dermot O’Leary address Holly Willoughby kidnap threat live on This Morning

A man has appeared in court after an alleged plot to kidnap Holly Willoughby

Gavin Plumb, a 36-year-old man has been charged over an alleged plot to kidnap and murder the TV personality.

On Friday Gavin Plumb, 36, of Potters Field, Harlow, had been charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap.

Superintendent Tim Tubbs said: “This was an extremely fast paced investigation, with many of our officers and national partners working overnight to secure these charges. The safeguarding of any victim is paramount and we will continue to prioritise this as the investigation proceeds.”

Fellow This Morning co-hosts Alison Hammond and Demot O’Leary shared a touching message in support of their colleague Holly Willoughby on air today.

Alison said: “We are obviously all shocked to hear the news and we want to send our love and biggest hugs to Holly and her family.”

The star’s £3 million home in London is currently under police guard and she has reported to have been left “shocked and distraught” after learning she was the subject of dark messages that threatened to kidnap the mother-of-three.

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